Abstract
In this study, a novel fluorescent cyclic benzobisimidazolium derivative was designed and prepared for the selective recognition of HSO4-. Pre-organization, neutral C–H hydrogen bonds and charge interactions play key roles in recognizing HSO4-in aqueous solution. Spectroscopic studies, including UV-vis and fluorescence, showed that this cyclic receptor exhibited high selectivity in response to HSO4-. X-Ray crystal data, NMR data and theoretical calculations are presented to explain its unique binding mode.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1765-1771 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Chemical Science |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Mar 2013 |